Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

About the job

POSITION SUMMARY:

Vertiv’s Global Strategic Accounts (GSA) organization is seeking a Project Execution Intern to support the delivery of critical infrastructure projects for data centers and other key customers across North America. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting projects involving Vertiv’s power, thermal management, battery, and monitoring solutions.

This role provides exposure to the full project execution lifecycle, from order handoff and planning through equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning. The intern will work cross-functionally with project managers and teams across the business to track project progress, identify potential risks, support financial performance, and help drive consistent execution processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Tracking and Reporting: Maintain project trackers, update reporting tools, and monitor progress against established schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with order management, manufacturing, logistics, contractors, services, and warranty teams to support timely project execution.

• Issue Identification and Resolution: Identify potential risks, delays, and obstacles; escalate issues to project managers and assist with follow-up and resolution.

• Financial Analysis: Support project budgeting, expense tracking, cost analysis, and reporting to help project managers monitor financial performance and maintain project margins.

• Process Improvement: Help document, standardize, and improve project execution processes, tools, and reporting to promote consistency and repeatability across projects.

• Safety and Quality: Promote awareness of safety and quality expectations and support adherence to established project requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Project Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest in project management, project execution, or operations within a technical or manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with critical infrastructure, including uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, thermal management, batteries, or monitoring solutions.

• Exposure to construction, electrical or mechanical contracting, logistics, or equipment installation.

• Experience with project tracking, data analysis, or reporting tools.

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About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it

• Act with urgency

• Foster a customer-first mindset

• Think big and execute

• Lead by example

• Drive continuous improvement

• Learn and seek out development

• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 20279297
• Job Category: Interns
• Posting Date: 2026-10-20